ABAB (Atlantic Business Angels Booster)
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Overview
What they do
Atlantique Business Angels Booster (ABAB) is one of the leading angel investor networks in western France, comprising approximately 180 active members who are former or current executives and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2008, the association aims to boost the local economy by bridging the funding gap for regional startups in their most fragile early stages. Positioned as "patient capital," ABAB is highly regarded in the French ecosystem for its rigorous selection process, its willingness to support founders through follow-on funding during economic downturns, and its strong co-investment partnerships with regional institutional funds like Pays de la Loire Participations and Bpifrance.
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What they look for
ABAB's core mission is to finance and accompany innovative projects with high growth potential located specifically in the Pays de la Loire region. They aim to act as a catalyst for local economic development by providing not just capital, but also the collective business acumen of their members.
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Stage
Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
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Sectors
Deeptech, AI, Climate, Healthcare, SaaS, Consumer, Food and agriculture
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Based
Saint-Herblain, FR
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Sources
2026-09-01businessbooster.frABAB, depuis 15 ans en Pays de la Loire c’est : 20 millions investis, 85 sociétés accompagnées…
2026-09-01businessbooster.fr...participe au développement économique des Pays de la Loire et plus particulièrement dans le…
Portfolio, cheque size and the rest
The 6 companies they have backed that we can see, the cheque they write, and whether they are deploying right now.
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